Baby Born Earlier Than 40 Weeks ?

[KylaaJ]

Has anyone had their baby earlier than the 40 week mark ? I'm 35 weeks and feel terrible , I just want to have her already .

[MamiCloven]

Also i would keep in mind,  even though the doctor may measure you every visit all doesn't mean your due date is spot on,  the wait could be even shorter than you think

[MamiCloven]

Sorry i meant 38 weeks 6 days

[MamiCloven]

I really wanted to have my first early too doctor kept saying let nature takes its course,  Gods timing is perfect.  I finally had her at 37 weeks 6 days. She was born 9 days early,  what a relief. I wouldn't have chosen it any other way now that its over. I know the misery and discomfort clouded my judgment,  just hang in there and before you know you'll start feeling those contractions!!!!

[L1lRed]

I feel your pain (I'm 34 weeks), but I'm also a mom of a preemie (born at 25 weeks, very scary). While 33-36 weeks is REALLY GOOD (i would have KILLED for that the first time), is still carries a risk for mild cognitive issues and cerebral palsy (I said risk, I'm sure there are MANY that have no issues at all) before 37 weeks.

Try to hang on! You're almost there! And know that many are in a similar situation and are counting the days (and probably hours and minutes) until they are DONE!  I am one of them, believe me!

[Nibor0499]

37 weeks is considered full term. 35 weeks lungs are still developing

[Sammy_Bump]

I had my first at 37 weeks the doctor will try and make u wait till then cuz then the baby will be safe xx

[Mthandwa]

Mmmm you can talk to your docter and see what they will say, but at 7th month the baby is fully developed and can survive out side the womb